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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 333.23 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 333.23 and 221.00 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 333.23 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/333.23 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 333.23 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 73,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,641.06/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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